Triumph GT6 (1966-1973)

The Spitfire was a major coup for Triumph. With the success of the higher-priced MGB in mind, the desire for a coupe also occurred at Triumph. House designer Michelotti delivered a prototype based on the Spitfire Le Mans racing sports car. This coupe was handsome, but too slow with the 1200cc Spitfire engine. It was obvious to use the small 6-cylinder engine used in the Vitesse. After some modifications to the specification, the result was so "upmarket" that the name Spitfire could be dropped.

About 40,000 GT6s were built in three series from mid 1966 to the end of 1973. The GT6 cars received the same facelifts as the Spitfire series. With the start of the second series, the car received a new rear axle and the engine an improved cylinder head. Although the GT6 accelerated better and was considerably more sophisticated in design than its main competitor, the MGB GT, it sold comparatively slowly. In 1973, it was dropped out of the Triumph model range, and remaining vehicles were sold off in the following years.

Our recommendation for your Triumph GT6

Harmonic balancer

crankshaft - runs with 3/8" V-belt
Part no. 489222

Radiator hose kit

Made from high-quality silicone. 8-piece set including heating hoses.
Part no. 554813

EBC Brake discs

front - 3GD Turbo series with curved grooves and spot drillings to maximize pad performance
Part no. 448187

Starter motor

M35J type inertia drive SB type replica
Rotation: clockwise, voltage: 12, drive: 10 teeth. May replace the Lucas starter motors 25148, 25149 and 25233
Part no. 502953

Clutch kit

Part no. 312640

Cylinder head gasket

made from high quality composite material
Bore size: 77.00 mm + 0.50 mm, thickness: 0.39", built in thickness: 0.37". Identify by no tag at the rear of the gasket
Part no. 320513